Grade 6 ELA Worksheets

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• Make inferences by using clues from events, dialogue, word choice, and tone.
• Support an inference with evidence from the text rather than using guesswork.
• Determine the most reasonable conclusion when more than one interpretation is possible.

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• Identify the central idea of an informational text
• Write a summary that keeps the author’s meaning while using evidence
• Choose key supporting points and omit minor details

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• Revise writing by reorganizing paragraphs so ideas move logically from introduction to development to conclusion
• Use topic sentences and transitions to connect related ideas clearly
• Maintain paragraphing by keeping one main idea per paragraph

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• Explain how relevance, specificity, and credibility affect evidence quality in informational texts.
• Evaluate charts, statistics, and claims by checking whether data is explained and comparisons are fair.
• Use evidence-quality reasoning to choose which source is stronger when statements conflict.

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• Determine the main idea of a paragraph by focusing on the author’s central point.
• Distinguish supporting details (facts, examples, reasons) from the main idea.
• Use transitions and repeated ideas to confirm what a passage emphasizes.

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• Identify first-person and third-person points of view
• Describe how point of view shapes narrative distance
• Explain how word choice affects narrator reliability+ Show more

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• Define theme and distinguish it from plot and topic.
• Identify theme by connecting characters’ actions, dialogue, and recurring ideas across multiple parts of a text.
• Use evidence from different scenes to support a theme claim.

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• Apply correct modifier placement to clarify meaning in sentences.
• Maintain consistent verb tense to avoid confusing shifts in time.
• Use subject-verb agreement accurately, including with common tricky subjects.+ Show more

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• Differentiate simple, compound, and complex sentences and explain how they affect meaning.
• Edit writing by correcting run-ons, comma splices, and sentence fragments.
• Use punctuation and conjunctions to combine or split sentences for clarity and emphasis.

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• Analyze how an author’s plot events and character actions develop a theme or message
• Explain how dialogue, point of view, and sensory details shape the reader’s understanding
• Support claims with evidence from specific moments in a short story

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• Identify different narrative techniques used by authors.
• Understand how point of view, flashbacks, and dialogue develop a story.
• Analyze how narrative techniques influence character perception and plot development.+ Show more

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• Identify the main idea and purpose of a topic sentence in a paragraph
• Explain how supporting sentences relate to and strengthen the topic sentence
• Revise paragraphs for coherence by using consistent tense and point of view+ Show more

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• Use correct comma placement when coordinating clauses and using introductory elements or interruptions in longer sentences.
• Use quotation marks accurately, including where punctuation belongs relative to the closing quotation mark.
• Place apostrophes correctly in possessives and contractions, especially inside quoted speech.

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• Explain how a speaker’s purpose influences what information to include in a presentation.
• Identify main points and supporting details in an informational message.
• Use logical sequencing and signposting language to guide an audience’s understanding.+ Show more

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• Identify different types of context clues (restatement, example, contrast, and cause-and-effect) in informational text.
• Determine the meaning of an unfamiliar word by using surrounding sentences and the word’s grammatical role.
• Explain how an inferred word meaning fits the author’s purpose and improves comprehension.

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• Explain how purpose influences the content and format of media texts.
• Identify how intended audience affects vocabulary level, evidence type, and structure.
• Use a purpose-based checklist to revise a message for a specific audience and goal.

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• Identify the main idea and key details in a speaker’s message during active listening.
• Demonstrate engagement behaviors such as eye contact, posture, and respectful turn-taking.
• Track changes in topic or claim and use brief acknowledgments to clarify meaning.+ Show more

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• Revise writing for clarity by checking sentence boundaries and whether sentences communicate ideas correctly.
• Use punctuation intentionally to guide interpretation and improve how sentences flow.
• Edit drafts for correct spelling and consistent mechanical choices that reduce distractions.+ Show more

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• Explain how synthesis combines evidence from multiple parts of a text into one unified interpretation.
• Select evidence that overlaps in purpose and connect details using logical relationships.
• Write a claim supported by patterns across a text rather than isolated facts.

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• Write an explanation with a clear purpose, relevant details, and a logical sequence of ideas.
• Use precise vocabulary and explicit relationship words (such as because, therefore, and for example) to improve clarity.
• Revise explanations to avoid vague references and to make connections understandable for the reader.

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• Explain how an author’s point of view affects what information is included and how it is presented.
• Identify bias or perspective by analyzing word choice, tone, and supporting evidence.
• Compare how different viewpoints can lead to different interpretations of the same situation.

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• Understand the importance of layout and format in writing.
• Identify effective layout elements such as titles, headings, and spacing.
• Recognize how proper acknowledgment enhances academic integrity.+ Show more

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• Identify how an audience’s needs affect word choice, level of detail, and emphasis in a presentation.
• Use planning and delivery strategies to tailor a message for different listeners.
• Revise a short message to better fit a specific audience using clear organization and supportive visuals.

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• Identify key ideas and supporting details to create a concise summary.
• Distinguish factual information from opinions in a text.
• Use logical transitions to keep a summary in order without copying sentences.

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• Identify techniques used to create strong introductions.
• Explain why a good introduction captures attention.
• Recognize different methods of starting an essay or paragraph effectively.

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• Identify common parts of speech (noun, verb, adjective, adverb, pronoun, preposition, conjunction, interjection) in sentences.
• Classify words accurately to improve sentence clarity in descriptive writing.
• Explain how modifying words (adjectives/adverbs) and word relationships (prepositions/conjunctions) affect meaning.

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• Explain how point of view shapes what a reader notices and how motives are inferred.
• Analyze author voice using diction and sentence style to determine how a scene feels.
• Use textual evidence to support conclusions about characters’ intentions across different perspectives.

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• Identify features of clear explanations, including a stated purpose, relevant supporting details, and an understandable sequence.
• Use precise vocabulary and avoid vague references to improve clarity.
• Explain relationships (such as cause and effect) explicitly to strengthen coherence.+ Show more

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• Identify the main idea of a paragraph
• Recognize supporting details that relate to the main idea
• Understand how idea organization helps comprehension

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• Identify genre techniques used in narrative, expository, and argumentative writing
• Explain how organization, time order, and claims/evidence shape meaning
• Analyze how sentence style and pacing reinforce a writer’s purpose

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• Identify and describe character traits, motivations, and development within a story.
• Analyze how characters' actions and decisions influence the plot and themes.
• Use textual evidence to support inferences about characters' personalities and relationships.+ Show more

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• Identify loaded language and emphasis in media content
• Recognize cues that signal bias within media messages
• Differentiate between factual information and biased perspective+ Show more

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• Identify how multimedia choices (tone, images, music, pacing, and camera angles) shape meaning in a viewing text
• Compare visual evidence with accompanying spoken or written claims to determine credibility and emphasis
• Explain how alignment or conflict between visuals and text affects sympathy, emphasis, and interpretation+ Show more

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• Select evidence that connects across different parts of a text
• Explain how synthesized details support a single claim
• Construct unified interpretations using evidence and reasoning+ Show more

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• Explain key steps in the drafting process, from planning to revising.
• Use outlines and logical organization to create a coherent first draft.
• Revise writing to improve clarity, structure, and alignment to purpose and audience.+ Show more

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• Identify the writer’s purpose and explain how it influences word choice and evidence.
• Describe how audience needs and expectations shape the level of formality and detail in a text.
• Revise statements by matching language and examples to a specific audience.

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• Use sound-symbol patterns and vowel rules to spell words correctly with long and short vowels
• Apply spelling strategies for consonant doubling and word endings that change letter combinations
• Correctly choose spelling for homophones and frequently confused words in formal writing+ Show more

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• Identify an author’s main claim in an informational argument
• Trace how evidence and reasoning details support a claim
• Explain how definitions, comparisons, and cause-and-effect statements strengthen an argument+ Show more

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• Choose textual evidence that directly supports a claim or inference.
• Differentiate relevant evidence from details that do not connect to the main idea.
• Use context, examples, and cause-and-effect information to strengthen comprehension.

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• Identify the subject and predicate in simple and compound sentences
• Recognize and use complements to complete sentence meaning
• Combine clauses to improve clarity and coherence

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• Compare multiple versions of a claim by examining evidence, context, and sourcing.
• Identify sponsorship or promotional labels and explain how they may affect credibility.
• Detect contradictions between accounts by checking definitions, measurements, and missing details.

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• Use commas to separate sentence parts and set up quotations correctly.
• Use semicolons to connect closely related independent clauses.
• Use quotation marks to punctuate dialogue accurately and clearly.

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• Identify and distinguish simple, compound, and complex sentences in writing.
• Combine related ideas using varied sentence structures to improve clarity and interest.
• Revise sentences to adjust rhythm and avoid repeating the same pattern.

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• Identify key points and supporting details when planning an idea for writing
• Select relevant evidence that best matches a writer’s purpose and intended audience
• Organize notes into grouped categories that support a clear, coherent draft+ Show more

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• Identify the specific part of a text (idea, tone, or character choice) that shapes a response.
• Explain how a response connects to personal experiences, other texts, and real-world issues.
• Support an interpretation with evidence from the text to clarify perspective.

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• Participate in accountable discussions by staying focused on the topic and using evidence
• Use clarifying questions and paraphrase to accurately represent others’ ideas
• Build on contributions with linking phrases and respectful disagreement

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• Identify an interpretation (claim) and choose evidence that directly supports it
• Select relevant quotations or precise paraphrases and avoid evidence that is interesting but off-topic
• Explain how a detail proves an interpretation using clear reasoning

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• Use surrounding words, sentence structure, and text signals to infer the meaning of unfamiliar vocabulary.
• Identify how definitions, examples, contrast words, and cause-and-effect language help readers decode word meaning.
• Use word parts (prefixes, suffixes, and roots) to support comprehension of new words in grade-level texts.